Senior Environmental ASB Officer

An opportunity has arisen to be part of a new team tackling environmental anti-social behaviour and crime in Gateshead, including fly-tipping and waste issues, littering and graffiti. The team will investigate environmental ASB, visit affected areas, identify causes, those responsible and take action. They will provide advice, support and take enforcement action. The role will involve organising and supervising the work of the team, carrying out in-depth investigations and taking and supporting team members in taking enforcement action, developing and implementing projects, procedures and new systems where these are needed, and liaison with others to help to solve problems. You will provide professional advice and reports about environmental ASB and crime to management and assist with team member recruitment, training and development to maximise the impact of the team.

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A bit about Gateshead Council…

We're truly committed to providing our customers with the highest quality of service and we need like-minded people who can help us deliver a sector leading service. We need people who want to make a difference, who are talented, possess the right knowledge and skills and who want the chance to demonstrate how good they are.

Senior Environmental ASB Officer - Grade K, An understanding of the underlying causes of Environmental ASB and the informal resolutions available.
Have detailed knowledge of the legislation, tools, powers and the associated statutory guidance that is available to tackle environmental antisocial behaviour and crime.
Have knowledge of the Council's duties in respect of Environmental ASB, of Safeguarding and of data protection.
Experience of working in a role tackling environmental ASB, in supporting those affected and engaging with those responsible.
Taking relevant forms of enforcement action.
Supervising and supporting the work of others, including coaching/mentoring and performance management.
Working with in-house colleagues and external agencies to solve environmental ASB and environmental crime related problems.
Well-developed planning, organisational, communication and customer service skills
Analytical skills to investigate and interpret information, draw conclusions and make recommendations for action.
Project leadership/design and management/improvement of systems of work.

You must have the following qualifications.

Degree or an equivalent qualification, such as Level 6 diploma, award or NVQ.
Current driving licence, or means to mobility support

You'll be paid a competitive salary plus additional allowances where relevant.
We'll help you save for your future with an outstanding employer contribution to your pension of approximately 18.9% per year.
You'll get a generous annual leave package of 26 days annual leave (plus 2 statutory days) for new employees, rising to 30 days (plus 2 statutory days) after 5 years continuous local government service.
You have the chance to buy up to 10 additional holidays per year.
You'll have the opportunity to participate in the Council's Flexi time scheme, subject to management approval and business needs.
You'll have access to great health and wellbeing support, including discounted membership to GO Gateshead Leisure Services and ability to use our cycle to work scheme.
We'll give you the chance to take advantage of various offers and discounts on shopping and household spend, including O2, Virgin Media and Dell

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